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Blossom, TX


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Blossom, Texas

Blossom, Texas, in Lamar county, is 77 miles NE of McKinney, Texas (center to center) and 101 miles NE of Dallas, Texas. The city has a population of 1,439.

The People and Families of Blossom

In Blossom, about 64% of adults are married.

Interestingly, Blossom is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Blossom had a median family income of $33,750.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Blossom Housing

About 77% of housing units in Blossom are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. Homeowners in Blossom benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Texas.

Commuting

In Blossom, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Blossom strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 15%Blossom Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Blossom, TX

Comparing Blossom to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity94
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Senior Citizens46
Well-Paid Single Men46
Age of the Population36
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size63

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty57
People in Middle Class or Better34
Median Family Income33
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use77
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work65
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Affordability of Rents67
People Living Alone68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
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